The Aurora University women's soccer team returned to Vago Field to host the Cardinals of North Central College. After an early deficit, the Spartans roared back late but fell just short, losing 4-3.

THE BASIC
FINAL SCORE: North Central College 4, Aurora University 3
LOCATION: Aurora, Illinois - Vago Field
RECORDS: Aurora University 0-5, North Central College 2-2
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Spartan Kaitlin Im Hof hit the post early in the contest.
- AU goalkeeper Taylor Joiner made a save on a breakaway shortly after the Spartan scoring chance.
- At the half, the game remained scoreless.
- North Central scored twice in the first four minutes of the second-half.
- AU trailed 3-0 when Kaitlin Im Hof scored with an assist from Alicia Rotolo.
- Beth Robbins scored on a free kick with 3:06 to play pulling AU within two again at 4-2. The free kick was from 25-yards out.
- Just under two minutes left, AU struck again. Anessa Munoz scored with an assist from Kelsey King.
- An exciting final minutes ended with AU on the attack but the final horn sounded.

SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
GOAL: Kailtin Im Hof, Beth Robbins and Anessa Munoz (1)
ASSIST: Alicia Rotolo and Kelsey King (1)
SHOTS ON GOAL: Kaitlin Im Hof (2), Anessa Munoz, Beth Robbins and Alexis Abelove (1)
SHOTS: Kaitlin Im Hof (2), Corynne McEachern, Beth Robbins, Anessa Munoz and Alexis Abelove (1)
SAVES: Taylor Joiner (6)
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Sunday, September 17 when they travel to Carthage College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.